This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Drive and talkSpirit
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
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Google Drive and talkSpirit can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in Google Drive
Triggers when a new file is created within a specific folder (but not its subfolders). Please note for files moved to a folder, this trigger may not work as expected, use the newer version for that use case.
Then these actions happen in Google Drive and Google Drive
Creates a new post in the chosen group (or a threaded comment).
Triggers when a new file is created within, moved to, or uploaded directly to a specific folder (but not its subfolders).
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Post talkSpirit newsfeed items for new Google Drive files.
Part I
First, we need to connect Google Drive and talkSpirit to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Drive to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Google Drive account, using Google Drive credentials.
Connect talkSpirit to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your talkSpirit account, using talkSpirit credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Google Drive
Choose the following trigger: New File in Folder (Legacy) (Triggers when a new file is created within a specific folder (but not its subfolders). Please note for files moved to a folder, this trigger may not work as expected, use the newer version for that use case.).
Then set up an Action for talkSpirit
Choose this action: Create Post or Comment (Creates a new post in the chosen group (or a threaded comment).).
Then set up another Action for Google Drive
Choose this action: New File in Folder (Triggers when a new file is created within, moved to, or uploaded directly to a specific folder (but not its subfolders).).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Drive and talkSpirit.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Post talkSpirit newsfeed items for new Google Drive files!
Triggers when a new file is created within a specific folder (but not its subfolders). Please note for files moved to a folder, this trigger may not work as expected, use the newer version for that use case.
Triggers when any new file is added (inside of any folder).
Triggers when there is a new file in a specific folder
Triggers when a file is created or modified in a selected folder.
Triggers when a file is updated in a specific folder (but not its subfolders).
This trigger fires every time a new file is added to the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: Does not work for Google Docs, Forms, or Sheets files.
Creates a new post in the chosen group (or a threaded comment).
Trigger when testing (ping).
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